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Wilson ’ s Foreign Policy

Wilson ’ s Foreign Policy. Wilson was obsessed with establishing a new world order . He believed the US should promote democracy around the world in order to insure peace. Believed that all nations could work together to end war

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Wilson ’ s Foreign Policy

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  1. Wilson’s Foreign Policy • Wilson was obsessed with establishing a new world order. • He believed the US should promote democracy around the world in order to insure peace. • Believed that all nations could work together to end war • AND, a country’s foreign policy decisions should be based on honesty and unselfishness… • Events around the world, however, kept him from ever realizing his dream.

  2. LEAGUE OF NATIONS • One of Wilson’s ideas, the formation of a League of Nations. • The League of Nations was designed to bring the nations of the world together to ensure peace and security. • Collective Security of larger nations to keep world peace.

  3. troop buildup

  4. big4 TREATY OF VERSAILLES • When President Wilson went to Paris, France, he was welcomed like he was a God. • Countries were convinced that his 14 points could “end all war”. • But, the hatred of the Allied nations led to the Treaty of Versailles to be a “Treaty of Revenge” against Germany.

  5. big4 TREATY OF VERSAILLES BIG FOUR • Wilson Forced to Compromise • Although Wilson claimed that he was not interested in the spoils, or rewards, of war, his Allied colleagues were interested in making the Central Powers pay for war damages. • Wilson was forced to compromise on his 14 Points so he could negotiate for the League of Nations. David Lloyd George Vitorio Orlando George Clemeneau Woodrow WilsonGreat Britain Italy France U.S.

  6. TREATY OF VERSAILLES • Open diplomacy or no secret treaties. • Freedom of the seas. • Removal of tariff and other economic barriers or free trade. • Reduction of land and weapons • International control of colonies, with self-government as the goal. • Self-determination of ethnic groups to decide in which country they wish to live. • A “general association of nations” to guarantee peace and the independence of all nations. Not included Not included Not included Germany disarmed and forced to pay reparations of $53 billion Germany loses colonies; were given to Allied victors. New countries form democracies based on ethnic groups League of Nations Organization of larger nations to maintain world peace

  7. big4 TREATY OF VERSAILLES • Wilson believed he could “end all war” with his 14 points for world peace. • But, Allied countries had their own self-interest and agendas in mind. • Wilson had to compromise most of his 14 points to get his “league of nations” • Wilson warned Allies not to be to harsh on Germany because it could lead to future problems. • Germany forced to accept responsibility for the war- “war-guilt clause

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